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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
4
Mrs. Elizabeth Web ber of Needham sued Mrs. Sarah A W Benbow for 25000 with a 1910 $10000 verdict. Benbow who adopted and was aunt to George lH Web ber allegedly alienated his affections, a feature noted in Dedham Superior Court.
John P. White President of the United Mine Workers and union officials from the anthracite fields arrive in Philadelphia for a conference with the hard coal operators committee. They will decide if the current work suspension leads to a strike or a renewed agreement. White says demands will be renewed.
The miners leader stated that if no satisfactory terms are reached with operators there will be no arbitration and no Erdman act mediation. He stressed no government or outside interference and predicted the miners will pursue union recognition via a referendum or convention for final agreement.
In New York the anthracite operators committee met with President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading for about two hours. They prepared for a joint Philadelphia conference with miners tomorrow. No details were released on proposed terms, but operators hinted at possible wage compromises while sticking to non recognition of the union.
Cambridge plans a Thursday night event at the Howard featuring Jack and Mike Twin Sullivan in a song and dance stunt tied to their athletic show. The versatile twins may pursue vaudeville on a larger scale, and a large delegation from across the Charles River will attend to show support.
The petition for a writ of review claims Mrs. Webber falsely testified that she found her husband with Mrs. Benbow in her chamber. Affidavits from Harriet Baglole and Flora Johnson allege Webber proposed hostile actions and that she planned to use the suit while Benbow was ill to influence the case.
The Public Service Commission approved New York Central Hudson River Railroad Company to buy Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Railroad stock at 128 per share and Utica Black River stock at 180 per share. It also authorized issuing 16.429 million dollars in debentures.
Fire in a cluster of wooden structures in Woburn's business district caused a hard fight for firefighters. Total damage reached $20,000 from fire, smoke and water. the blaze started in a fruit store from an unknown cause.
The will of William H. Innes is invalidated as the jury answers yes to whether the instrument was procured through fraud or undue influence by Frederick W. Bliss George P. Bliss Luella Eldredge or either of them. The decision followed about an hour and a half of deliberation.
Miss Luella Eldredge gains the Dorchester house and half the estate under a prior will but must share all estate with Mrs. Anna Hyde the housekeeper. A second will allocated one quarter to Dr. George Bliss and one quarter to Mrs. Hyde while Miss Eldredge kept the house and a share. Frederick W Bliss drafted the second will two days before Innes death. the first will was made four days before death and will be offered for probate.
A surprise party honored Mrs Josephine Logue on her 40th birthday at the Logue home 50 Barry Street Meeting House Hill attended by many priests and laypeople of Greater Boston. Monsignor Peter Rowan praised her church devotion and motherhood of twelve, with musical tributes by Josephine Logue and Miss Josephine Logue.
Howard Gould of New York and several friends were stranded on a mud bank in Tampa Bay as their launch ran aground while tide went out. They waited until morning for the tide to rise and eventually freed the boat before heading to St. Petersburg for dry clothing.
Ida Ring of Malden faced Malden District Court on selling liquor to officers posing as milkmen. Officers Enwright and Durning testified they paid 10 cents for schnaps after asking for milkman service. The defense said the so called milk men appeared ill and requested liquor. Enwright forced the payment of 10 cents. Ring was fined 50 dollars.
Mrs Irma Wright Heims says she will pursue appeal after the Massachusetts divorce ruling. She plans to fight the decision in higher courts and may pursue a stage career amid public sympathy and offers from friends and actors. Betty McNeil, a witness, is with the Quaker Girl company in Boston.
New Haven plans a northward extension of the New York Westchester and Boston line after the New York Public Service Commission refused to transfer most of the New York Ontario & Western stock to the New York Central. The NYW&B suburban line from New York to New Rochelle and White Plains is set to open early May with further terminals planned for early summer.
Springfield April 9 Harold B Burr 20 confessed to stealing 1400 dollars worth of diamond jewelry from William L Ranney on Maplewood Avenue The officer led to Forest Park where Burr showed a tin box with the gems He was held for the grand jury in 1000 dollar bail which he could not furnish
Charles D. Cobb, Providence city weigher for 35 years, died after a cerebral hemorrhage suffered while alone in his office on Saturday. He was found by a policeman that night. The longtime official was the city's oldest serving municipal worker.
Admirers of President James M. Lynch create the Boston Typo egraphical Union Administration Club with about 400 members. Officers include Charles Tillman president John A. Wickens secretary treasurer William J. Sullivan correspondent and Malcolm A. Knock chair of the executive committee. Publicity committee of 75 members chosen. Club aims to study ITU status among world labor groups.
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